| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $230.85 | 8.660% | $250.8416 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.57 | 11.369% | $136.505 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.88 | 10.857% | $208.2781 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.96 | 5.524% | $120.2552 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.34 | 9.776% | $26.7195 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.48 | 12.659% | $193.1877 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.81 | 8.707% | $179.16 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.89 | $1,114.9471 | $1,114.96 | $1,114.95 | $1,115.00 | |